Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 19-25

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 19-25
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 19-25
June 19, 2014
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine June 19-25
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine June 19-25
June 19, 2014

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 19-25

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 19-25

“The Barns of Maine,” Wiscasset

June 19, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., “The Barns of Maine – Our History, Our Stories,” author Don Perkins talks about his book, The Barns of Maine – Our History, Our Stories. Don will examine the structures, origins, and evolution of Maine’s barns, demonstrating the vital and unique role they play in the lives of their owners, $5 Historic New England, $10 nonmembers, contact venue for ticketing information, Nickels – Sortwell House Barn, 121 Main Street, Barn entrance on Federal Street, Wiscasset. FMI: 207-882-7169, www.historicnewengland.org.
June 20-21, Friday and Saturday, daily events, “Maine Fare,” Maine Fare celebrates the bounty of Maine, join farmers, fishermen, artisan producers, chefs, organizations, and eaters for two days full of tasting and learning about Maine’s diverse and abundant food system, general admission is free, small fee for tastings and classes, Belfast Waterfront Steamboat Landing and The Boathouse, 40 Commercial Street, Belfast. FMI: 207-338-6675, www.mainefarmlandtrust.org.
June 21, Saturday, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., “The Sun Stands Still II, Solstice Performance,” the ambient trio Algorithm presents a special sunrise Solstice performance, featuring their unique soundscapes, improvisation, and modern groove production, they will be joined for this special event by dancer Helena Melone, free and open to the public, bring flashlights and comfortable seating, Heritage Park Belfast. FMI: 207-322-1892, www.cityofbelfast.org.
June 21, Saturday, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., “Bowdoin International Music Festival, 50th Anniversary Gala,” join us as we usher in our 50th Anniversary celebration with the debut performance of our new Kaplan Fellows before whisking off to Moulton Union for a gracious reception in Lancaster Lounge, then, enjoy dinner in the magnificent Maine Lounge, where we will recognize individuals who have given so much during the Festival’s 50 year history, to cap off the evening, indulge yourself in delectable desserts designed by Fore Street chef, Sam Hayward, $150, contact venue for ticketing information, Studinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, 1 South Campus Drive, Brunswick. FMI: 207-373-1400, www.bowdoinfestival.org.
June 21 – 22, Saturday – Sunday, 7:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., “Everyman Repertory Theatre Presents A Soldier’s Tale,” A soldier, returning home from war, chances upon a stranger who offers to buy his violin, the stranger is none other than the devil. This Stravinsky musical piece for seven instruments with words by the poet Ramuz is performed by three actors, one or several dancers and a septet, $10 – $25, Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Avenue, Rockport. FMI: 207-263-0173, www.everymanrep.org.
June 22, June 22, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., “Opening Reception for a Solstice Exhibition,” works by artist and master printer Tim Higbee of Hope Editions includes lithographs, etchings, watercolors, and drawings as well as collaborative works, music provided by pianist Clayton Clemetson. Artist Talk on Saturday, June 28 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. show continues July 6th, Lincolnville Community Building, 18 Searsmont Road, Route 173, Lincolnville Center. FMI: 207-785-3521, www.penbaypilot.com.
June 24, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., “Animal Sapiens,” Alvaro Mendoza’s film Animal Sapiens, Key divisions between humans and other living beings have always been thought to be language, the use of tools, playing, and laughing; the movie undermines these theories, Part of the Camden Philosophical Society’s Movie & Lecture Series, free, all welcome, Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden. FMI: 207-236-3440, www.librarycamden.org.

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